Startup Grants & Funding for Energy & Climate Startups

TiE Nurture 15.0 is an equity-free accelerator program by TiE Pune, designed for founders to refine business models, master go-to-market strategies, and achieve funding readiness through curated mentoring and investor connect.

A monthly sustenance allowance of INR 20,000 for early-stage startups in Uttar Pradesh until they reach the prototype stage, provided for up to two years.

Provides an additional 50% incentive on seed and prototype grants for startups meeting specific criteria, including diverse founder groups, regional presence, or working in key sectors.

Non-repayable seed grants for early-stage startups in Maharashtra with innovative, scalable business ideas, awarded through a competitive selection process.

An 8-week hybrid program by DST and GDC, IIT Madras, supporting deep-tech innovators and early-stage startups to commercialize STEM research through structured learning, mentorship, and customer discovery.

An incubation program by NSRCEL and PRIF for early-stage climate tech and circular economy startups in India, offering mentorship, funding access, and market network.

Venture Center's Pre-Incubation Program (Ignition & Kickstart) nurtures early-stage technology projects and young startups, de-risking technology and refining business plans.

Marico Innovation Foundation's flagship no-equity rapid acceleration program offering bespoke, deep-rooted mentorship to for-profit Indian startups.

An accelerator program for AI and Deep-tech startups, offering market access, funding support, compute infrastructure, mentorship, and co-working space within GIFT City.

A programme connecting innovative startups with industries to foster collaboration for co-development, production, marketing, and commercialization.

A 6-month pre-incubation program by Sathyabama TBI offering mentorship, product development, company incorporation, and capital support for early-stage ideas and startups.

Equity investment fund by the Government of Tamil Nadu backing scalable, innovation-led startups where SC/ST founders hold majority equity and control, with over ₹60 crore already deployed.

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to ₹5.25 crore ARR, fostering potential.

14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.

Mizoram government scheme giving selected 'Progress Partners' grants, venture funding, and collateral-free bank loans with full interest subvention, plus advisory and market support.

An investment fund providing debt and equity to sustainable enterprises fully owned by Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs in Maharashtra.

Seed funding from RIIDL under the DST's NIDHI scheme, as grant, convertible loan, soft loan or equity, for early-stage technology startups incubated at RIIDL.

Ignite is a 12-week, execution-focused startup academy by 1752vc, guiding early-stage founders from idea to traction and investor readiness with battle-tested strategies, mentorship, and a path to funding.

An initiative by IIMA Ventures to co-build disruptive ventures alongside exceptional entrepreneurs, offering resources, networks, and investment opportunities.

Below-market soft loans from ₹10 lakh for MSMEs in manufacturing and services

Subordinate debt with 90% CGTMSE guarantee for stressed/NPA-classified MSMEs

Unemployed people in urban and rural Gujarat, including disabled and blind persons, can get financial support to start a self-employment venture.